x type estate or bmw touring?

[mart77]

hi pistonheads.i am just about to start my search for a new car.i am currently driving a bmw 323 saloon but we have just found out we are having another baby so i need something a little more economical and with a bigger boot and folding rear seats.
now up until yesterday i was looking at bmw e46 touring.ideally i wanted a 330d but would settle for a 320d if i saw a nice one.....then comes my problem.i started looking at jags and found that for my budget (around 4k) you can get what seems to be a lot more car for your money.
so my questions to you lot are...are these x types up there with bmws with things like reliability,comfort,economy on fuel etc?
has anybody owned a 330d and an x type? they do look a really nice motor and there is a lot more choice but what spec should i be looking out for?what are the common problems etc?

thanks for your help mart77

[babelfish]

I had a e46 330d touring and it was a wonderful car but if you want boot space look else where

BF

Edited by babelfish on Tuesday 2nd April 01:16

[jinkster]

Never had an X type but currently got a 2007 320d Touring E91. Love it. Reasonably powerful - the 330d would be really nice.

No issues so far but I do hear the turbo isn't the strongest unit on the car!

[mart77]

i am still undecided about this.i am leaning towards a 330d but think i will have to up my budget to get a decent one

[XJR500bhp]

The 320d is one of the best all rounders going, such a good package. The 330d is a quick car but at the same time it doesn't return 40+mpg unless you drive it very sensibly.

[w824gb3]

I've had a 2005 X-type estate 2.2d Sport Premium for nearly 5 years & put 60,000 miles on it in that time. I love it. Its smart, stylish, has all the toys & gadjets. Has a massive boot for all my hobbies & family stuff & feels quick on the road.

In that time the only thing its needed are 2 rear control arms (short arm with a bush in each end on the rear suspension - about £100 per side to fit). All otrher costs have been routine servicing & tyres.

I get about 36mpg around town & upto 48mpg on a run. Not amazing economy but I drive fairly quick.